U.S. members, did you watch Smerconish on Saturday morning (9/22)? One of his guests was a psychology professor who explained that the upcoming Kavanaugh/Ford hearings were a waste of time because the committee members' minds were already made up. And on a larger scale, so are the minds of virtually all the public who express interest in the drama. The professor was quite persuasive, and I have to agree with him. (So did Smerconish.)
Then, with nothing better to do, I decided to look at some of the reviews of "From Beginning to End."
Guess what?
A lot of minds seem to have been made up before they watched the movie.
Gee, that's unexpected...right?
The earliest-dated professional review I found was bad. It generalized: ill-conceived, poorly written, poorly acted, nice camera work.
All the rest said essentially the same thing. Almost verbatim. Hmmm.
The private reviews seemed to be talking about an entirely different movie: here are clips from the Amazon buyers reviews:
It is all about LOVE. Love comes in different guises. This film is about love, protection, intimacy, father
neglect, overprotectiveness of the mother.....so many things. But in the end it is about the love between two people
who happen in this lifetime to be half-brothers. The expression of their love is so honest, physical, deep,
and real in it's expression...
Another:
...One commented on not enough nudity. As much as I would always like to see more, the amount shown here
was perfect. This is a very sensitive subject to many people, and I thought the movie handled it very well.
I would give the movie more [than 5 stars], if it was possible. It was perfect! Very well done!
I guess all that's left is for me to give my take:
I liked it. 
~~~fia
I love reading everyone's interesting comments and thoughts. I appreciate that we can discuss rarely talked about subjects. It opens my heart and that feels good!
Although I will admit to fast-forwarding through this movie, I did not wish, for no particular reason, to dedicate one hour to watch it. I still would like to share a few thoughts.
From what I saw, it was beautifully done although not necessarily captivating for me.
The term used, in the videos I saw a few months ago re long lost relatives making a life together as a couple, was genetic attraction, which is obviously an inexplicable and strong attraction. I am not a fan of labels as I find them limiting, still, it explains this relationship although these two brothers were raised together.
A question that arises for me is 'who are they harming?'. People do not have to like or approve of what others do. Two beings that long to be together will find a way to do so. The couples in the videos did just that; they moved where no one knew them and lived in secrecy. Living on the run is a difficult way to live.
What would be the reason for anyone wanting any of this stopped? I think the driving force is fear, and the thought that 'if society makes these relationships permissible and acceptable, everyone will start doing it'. I do not think it works that way. We are all unique. We each see life through our own eyes and heart, and desire to experience it that way. At least, that is what I wish for everyone.
Another thing that was brought up in those videos was that such relationships are probably happening more often than realized when children of anonymous sperm bank donors unknowingly couple with siblings.
The intent for me here is not to justify these relationships for I personally see no need to do that. But these facts are interesting and can possibly help shed light on the topic.
Another aspect which speaks to me is the openness for each of us having had past lives and the roles we each played together in those lifetimes, the recognition, familiarity, immediate feeling of intimacy between beings.
The above are my own thoughts, present views, and experience of life. I do not call them beliefs for they are forever morphing and expanding. As I open up to life's infinite possibilities, deeper acceptance, and openness, I feel lighter and more liberated. At the same time, I hold no judgments, or work on them if they arise, as my intent is to accept and respect others' views even though they are not my own. How boring it would be if we all thought the same.
If acceptance and openness can give someone, that is not harming anyone, more peace and love, I say bring it on. Like that. 💞💞💞
